Harmen de Vries

With a background that spans architecture, heavy timberframe fabrication, and carpentry, Harmen’s 20 years in the industry have equipped him with an ability to traverse the complexities of design and construction in collaborative ways leading to positive outcomes. This construction background helps him speak a shared language with engineers, contractors and trades, a valuable skill during coordination.

Harmen leads our internal technical team in taking our technical ‘game’ to the next level. He is passionate about how software and data can improve the workflows in an architectural practice, and continues to implement incremental changes to workflows that benefit both design and construction on projects of all types and sizes.

Education

2003
Certificate in Architectural/Civil/Structural Drafting, Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, BC

2000
Bachelor of Science (Biology), University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

2012
Consulting Engineers of Alberta Energuide R2000 Course, Edmonton, AB

2008-2013
RAIC Syllabus, Calgary Studio Phase I and Phase II Coursework, Calgary, AB